U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday, March 23, that peace talks were underway between his country and Iran. Following the statement, oil prices dropped below $100, as the markets seemed to react positively to the news. However, not long after Trump's claims, Iran denied that any peace talks were taking place, prompting the market to surpass $100 a barrel once again. So was it all a ruse to profit from oil prices? Or are there serious attempts to end the conflict?

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